Mike Conley could gain bigger Game 6 role after Timberwolves' 25 turnovers

mike conley could see a larger role in Game 6 as the Timberwolves try to close out the series against the Nuggets after committing 25 turnovers in Game 5. Minnesota’s handling issues and injuries have pushed Chris Finch toward a guard who has already been trusted in pressure minutes all season.

Conley and the Timberwolves

Conley played 16:52 in Game 5, but the Timberwolves may need him on the floor longer when they return for Game 6. He is 38, yet he remains a stabilizing playmaking force, and Finch has shown loyalty to him throughout the season.

The timing matters because Minnesota still has a chance to end the series. If the Timberwolves keep putting the ball on the floor carelessly, the easiest adjustment is to lean harder on the veteran guard who can steady possessions and limit the chaos that followed them in Game 5.

Edwards, DiVincenzo, Dosunmu

Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are injured, which has already narrowed Minnesota’s options. Ayo Dosunmu is listed as questionable for Game 6, adding another layer of uncertainty to the rotation.

That leaves Finch with less room to manage pace through substitutions. The Timberwolves’ biggest advantage throughout the series has been their speed and athleticism, but those traits only hold up if the ball security improves and the backcourt can stay intact.

Game 5 turnovers

The 25 turnovers in Game 5 were the clearest reason the rotation could shift again. Minnesota had been trying to solve its turnover problems before that loss, and the margin for error gets smaller when the ball keeps changing hands and the same injuries remain in play.

For the Timberwolves, the practical choice is simple: play cleaner or ask more from Conley. If Game 6 turns into another possession fight, his minutes are the easiest place for Finch to go.